Graduate Program

Fall Term Schedule

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Fall 2023

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
BIOL 402-1 Molecular Biology Elaine Sia TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
This course deals with the molecular mechanisms of gene replication, gene expression, and the control of gene expression in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Topics include enzymatic mechanisms of DNA replication, recombination and repair; transposable elements; DNA transcription; RNA splicing; RNA translation; repressors, activators, and attenuators; recombinant DNA and genetic engineering. Prerequisites: BIO 198 or BIO 190 and BIO 250 Location Hutchison Hall Room 140 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
BIOL 402-2 Molecular Biology - Rec Elaine Sia M 4:50PM - 6:05PM
This course deals with the molecular mechanisms of gene replication, gene expression, and the control of gene expression in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Topics include enzymatic mechanisms of DNA replication, recombination and repair; transposable elements; DNA transcription; RNA splicing; RNA translation; repressors, activators, and attenuators; recombinant DNA and genetic engineering. Prerequisites: BIO 198 or BIO 190 and BIO 250 Location Morey Room 205 (M 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
BIOL 402-3 Molecular Biology - Rec Elaine Sia T 12:30PM - 1:45PM
This course deals with the molecular mechanisms of gene replication, gene expression, and the control of gene expression in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Topics include enzymatic mechanisms of DNA replication, recombination and repair; transposable elements; DNA transcription; RNA splicing; RNA translation; repressors, activators, and attenuators; recombinant DNA and genetic engineering. Prerequisites: BIO 198 or BIO 190 and BIO 250 Location Bausch & Lomb Room 315 (T 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
BIOL 402-5 Molecular Biology - Rec Elaine Sia T 6:15PM - 7:30PM
This course deals with the molecular mechanisms of gene replication, gene expression, and the control of gene expression in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Topics include enzymatic mechanisms of DNA replication, recombination and repair; transposable elements; DNA transcription; RNA splicing; RNA translation; repressors, activators, and attenuators; recombinant DNA and genetic engineering. Prerequisites: BIO 198 or BIO 190 and BIO 250 Location Meliora Room 209 (T 6:15PM - 7:30PM)
BIOL 402-6 Molecular Biology - Rec Elaine Sia M 3:25PM - 4:40PM
This course deals with the molecular mechanisms of gene replication, gene expression, and the control of gene expression in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Topics include enzymatic mechanisms of DNA replication, recombination and repair; transposable elements; DNA transcription; RNA splicing; RNA translation; repressors, activators, and attenuators; recombinant DNA and genetic engineering. Prerequisites: BIO 198 or BIO 190 and BIO 250 Location Hylan Building Room 305 (M 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
BIOL 402-7 Molecular Biology - Rec Elaine Sia M 12:30PM - 1:45PM
This course deals with the molecular mechanisms of gene replication, gene expression, and the control of gene expression in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Topics include enzymatic mechanisms of DNA replication, recombination and repair; transposable elements; DNA transcription; RNA splicing; RNA translation; repressors, activators, and attenuators; recombinant DNA and genetic engineering. Prerequisites: BIO 198 or BIO 190 and BIO 250 Location Genesee Hall Room 309 (M 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
BIOL 402-8 Molecular Biology - Rec Elaine Sia T 3:25PM - 4:40PM
This course deals with the molecular mechanisms of gene replication, gene expression, and the control of gene expression in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Topics include enzymatic mechanisms of DNA replication, recombination and repair; transposable elements; DNA transcription; RNA splicing; RNA translation; repressors, activators, and attenuators; recombinant DNA and genetic engineering. Location Lechase Room 182 (T 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
BIOL 406-1 Eukaryotic Genomes Ryan Bickel TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
A course that discusses the remarkable diversity of eukaryotic genomes with an emphasis on the human genome. The course will emphasize the importance of understanding the forces of evolution to explain molecular and genetic topics such as the large variation in genome size and structure as well as the remarkable complexity of gene regulation. Prerequisites: BIO 190/198 Location Dewey Room 2110D (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
BIOL 406-3 Eukaryotic Genomes - Rec Ryan Bickel W 4:50PM - 6:05PM
A course that discusses the remarkable diversity of eukaryotic genomes with an emphasis on the human genome. The course will emphasize the importance of understanding the forces of evolution to explain molecular and genetic topics such as the large variation in genome size and structure as well as the remarkable complexity of gene regulation. Prerequisites: BIO 190/198 Location Bausch & Lomb Room 315 (W 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
BIOL 406-4 Eukaryotic Genomes- Rec Ryan Bickel W 3:25PM - 4:40PM
A course that discusses the remarkable diversity of eukaryotic genomes with an emphasis on the human genome. The course will emphasize the importance of understanding the forces of evolution to explain molecular and genetic topics such as the large variation in genome size and structure as well as the remarkable complexity of gene regulation. Location Hylan Building Room 305 (W 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
BIOL 420-1 Advanced Cell Biology Michael Welte MW 1:30PM - 2:45PM
An advanced course focused on a mechanistic understanding of cellular organization. This course goes deep rather than broad, focusing on select topics in cell biology and analyzing the experimental evidence that our current understanding is based on. This course relies heavily on the primary research literature and the design and interpretation of experiments. We also practice skills essential for a professional cell biologist, including science communication and developing original research proposals. Location Hutchison Hall Room 316 (MW 1:30PM - 2:45PM)
BIOL 422-1 Biology of Aging Andrei Seluanov; Anatoly Korotkov; Vera Gorbunova TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
This course focuses on molecular mechanisms of aging. We will discuss popular theories of aging, model organisms used in aging research, evolution of aging, relation between aging and cancer, human progeroid syndromes, and interventions to slow aging. Prerequisites: BIO 198 or BIO 190 required. BIO 202 recommended. Location Hutchison Hall Room 140 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
BIOL 422-2 Biology of Aging Workshop Andrei Seluanov W 9:00AM - 10:15AM
This course focuses on molecular mechanisms of aging. We will discuss popular theories of aging, model organisms used in aging research, evolution of aging, relation between aging and cancer, human progeroid syndromes, and interventions to slow aging. Location Dewey Room 4162 (W 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
BIOL 422-3 Biology of Aging Workshop Andrei Seluanov W 10:25AM - 11:40AM
This course focuses on molecular mechanisms of aging. We will discuss popular theories of aging, model organisms used in aging research, evolution of aging, relation between aging and cancer, human progeroid syndromes, and interventions to slow aging. Location Hylan Building Room 306 (W 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
BIOL 422-4 Biology of Aging Workshop Andrei Seluanov R 9:40AM - 10:55AM
This course focuses on molecular mechanisms of aging. We will discuss popular theories of aging, model organisms used in aging research, evolution of aging, relation between aging and cancer, human progeroid syndromes, and interventions to slow aging. Location Bausch & Lomb Room 315 (R 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
BIOL 422-5 Biology of Aging Workshop Andrei Seluanov W 9:00AM - 10:15AM
This course focuses on molecular mechanisms of aging. We will discuss popular theories of aging, model organisms used in aging research, evolution of aging, relation between aging and cancer, human progeroid syndromes, and interventions to slow aging. Location Meliora Room 219 (W 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
BIOL 422-6 Biology of Aging Workshop Andrei Seluanov F 10:25AM - 11:40AM
This course focuses on molecular mechanisms of aging. We will discuss popular theories of aging, model organisms used in aging research, evolution of aging, relation between aging and cancer, human progeroid syndromes, and interventions to slow aging. Location Meliora Room 206 (F 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
BIOL 422-7 Biology of Aging Workshop Andrei Seluanov F 11:50AM - 1:05PM
This course focuses on molecular mechanisms of aging. We will discuss popular theories of aging, model organisms used in aging research, evolution of aging, relation between aging and cancer, human progeroid syndromes, and interventions to slow aging. Location Meliora Room 219 (F 11:50AM - 1:05PM)
BIOL 426-1 Developmental Biology David Lambert TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
This course deals with the cellular and molecular aspects of animal development, with emphasis on processes and underlying mechanisms. Topics include: embryonic cleavage, gastrulation, early development of model vertebrates and invertebrates, patterning of cell fates along embryonic axes of Drosophila and vertebrates, organogenesis, and stem cells. Prerequsites: BIO 198 or BIO 190 or permission of the instructor Location Bausch & Lomb Room 106 (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
BIOL 457L-1 Applied Genomics With Lab Amanda Larracuente TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
This course is designed to teach students how the fast-moving field of genomics is applied to address important biological problems. Students will get hands-on training in genome analysis techniques and functional genomics. Major topics covered include genome sequencing, assembly and analysis, functional genomics, population genomics and genome evolution. Prerequisites: BIO 190 or BIO 198; INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS OUTSIDE THE BCB TRACK AND JUNIORS Location Gavett Hall Room 208 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
BIOL 457L-2 Applied Genomics - Lab Amanda Larracuente F 10:25AM - 11:40AM
This course will explore how concepts of population ecology and evolutionary biology can be used to draw inferences about ecological and evolutionary processes and inform the conservation and management of natural populations, with an emphasis on practical applications. Students will get hands-on training on common research methods in population biology and conservation genomics. The required lab component will give students an opportunity to analyze real-world data. Major topics will include species distribution and abundance models, population growth models, and population genetic methods used in conservation. Prerequisites: BIO 190 or BIO 198; INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS OUTSIDE THE BCB TRACK AND JUNIORS Location Gavett Hall Room 208 (F 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
BIOL 459L-1 Applied Population Bio W/Lab Nancy Chen MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
This course will explore how concepts of population ecology and evolutionary biology can be used to draw inferences about ecological and evolutionary processes and inform the conservation and management of natural populations, with an emphasis on practical applications. Students will get hands-on training on common research methods in population biology and conservation genomics. The required lab component will give students an opportunity to analyze real-world data. Major topics will include species distribution and abundance models, population growth models, and population genetic methods used in conservation. Prerequisites: 218P/STT 276 AND BIO 111/BIO 113. BIO 205/BIO 263 are recommended but not required. Location Lechase Room 163 (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
BIOL 459L-2 Applied Population - Lab Nancy Chen F 12:30PM - 1:45PM
This course will explore how concepts of population ecology and evolutionary biology can be used to draw inferences about ecological and evolutionary processes and inform the conservation and management of natural populations, with an emphasis on practical applications. Students will get hands-on training on common research methods in population biology and conservation genomics. The required lab component will give students an opportunity to analyze real-world data. Major topics will include species distribution and abundance models, population growth models, and population genetic methods used in conservation. Prerequisites: BIO 214/BIO 218P/STT 276 AND BIO 111/BIO 113. BIO 205/BIO 263 are recommended but not required. Location Lechase Room 141 (F 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
BIOL 460-1 Animal Behavior Mary Wines-Samuelson MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Examines animal behavior from an ecological and evolutionary perspective. Topics include social organization, mating systems, foraging, aggression, and animal learning. Students also learn quantitative techniques in behavioral biology. Prerequisites: BIO 111 or 113 Location Dewey Room 2110D (MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM)
BIOL 471-3 Adv Ecol & Evol Biology A H Orr –
A six-course sequence that provides comprehensive coverage of advanced topics in ecology and evolutionary biology. Areas covered include: population and community ecology; population and quantitative genetics; molecular evolution; evolutionary genomics; evo-devo; phylogenetics; and speciation. This course is intended for graduate students; exceptional undergraduate students can enroll by permission of the course coordinator.
BIOL 472-3 Adv Ecol & Evol Biology B Justin Fay –
A six-course sequence that provides comprehensive coverage of advanced topics in ecology and evolutionary biology. Areas covered include: population and community ecology; population and quantitative genetics; molecular evolution; evolutionary genomics; evo-devo; phylogenetics; and speciation. This course is intended for graduate students; exceptional undergraduate students can enroll by permission of the course coordinator.
BIOL 480-1 Graduate Lab Rotation Dragony Fu –
An introduction to research in the laboratories of individual faculty members.
BIOL 495-03 Master's Research in Biology David Lambert –
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BIOL 495-06 Master's Research in Biology Anne Meyer –
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BIOL 495-43 Master's Research in Biology David Mathews –
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BIOL 495-44 Master's Research in Biology Robert Dirksen –
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BIOL 516-1 Cell/Dev/Mol Biology Sem Elaine Sia –
This one credit course examines current topics in cell, developmental and molecular biology. Student-led seminars and discussions based on representative publications in the recent literature. One or several broad topics, drawn from active fields of cell, developmental and molecular biology, will be covered each semester.
BIOL 580-1 Journal Club in Evol., Ecol., Genetics & Genomics Nancy Chen; John Albert Uy T 11:05AM - 12:20PM
Current topics in ecology and evolutionary biology are explored by reading research and review papers. Students choose topics for reading and lead discussions of their chosen topics. This course carries one credit. Location Hutchison Hall Room 316 (T 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
BIOL 581-1 Topics in Cell,Dev&Mol Biol Michael Welte –
This two-credit course will be taught by all faculty members of the Biology Department that conduct research in the areas of Cellular, Developmental and Molecular Biology. Each week one faculty will provide a general introduction to his/her field of interest and a comprehensive overview of their own research efforts. Short (1-2 page) papers will be assigned throughout the course, critiqued and returned for rewriting. Grades will be determined by participation in class discussions and the assigned writings.
BIOL 584-1 Seminar in Evolution, Ecology, Genetics & Genomics Robert Minckley F 2:45PM - 4:00PM
Biology Colloquium. Members of the staff and advanced students in the biological sciences meet on regularly announced dates for presentation and discussion of research by members of the department or invited guests. These seminars are open to all. Location Gavett Hall Room 202 (F 2:45PM - 4:00PM)
BIOL 594-22 Research Internship Justin Fay –
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BIOL 595-02 PhD Research in Biology Daniel Bergstralh –
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BIOL 595-03 PhD Research in Biology Xin Bi –
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BIOL 595-04 PhD Research in Biology Jennifer Brisson –
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BIOL 595-05 PhD Research in Biology Nancy Chen –
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BIOL 595-06 PhD Research in Biology David Dean –
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BIOL 595-07 PhD Research in Biology Justin Fay –
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BIOL 595-08 PhD Research in Biology James Fry –
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BIOL 595-09 PhD Research in Biology Dragony Fu –
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BIOL 595-10 PhD Research in Biology Sina Ghaemmaghami –
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BIOL 595-11 PhD Research in Biology Vera Gorbunova –
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BIOL 595-12 PhD Research in Biology David Lambert –
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BIOL 595-13 PhD Research in Biology Amanda Larracuente –
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BIOL 595-14 PhD Research in Biology Xin Li –
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BIOL 595-15 PhD Research in Biology Anne Meyer –
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BIOL 595-17 PhD Research in Biology Douglas Portman –
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BIOL 595-18 PhD Research in Biology Daven Presgraves –
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BIOL 595-19 PhD Research in Biology Andrei Seluanov –
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BIOL 595-20 PhD Research in Biology Elaine Sia –
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BIOL 595-21 PhD Research in Biology Paula Vertino –
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BIOL 595-22 PhD Research in Biology Michael Welte –
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BIOL 595-24 PhD Research in Biology Yi-Tao Yu –
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BIOL 595-25 PhD Research in Biology Arshad Rahman –
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BIOL 595-26 PhD Research in Biology Andrew Samuelson –
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BIOL 595-27 PhD Research in Biology David Mathews –
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BIOL 595-28 PhD Research in Biology Thomas Ciucci –
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BIOL 595-29 PhD Research in Biology John Albert Uy –
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BIOL 595-30 PhD Research in Biology Patrick Murphy –
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BIOL 595-31 PhD Research in Biology Kuan Hong Wang –
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BIOL 595-32 PhD Research in Biology Floria Uy –
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BIOL 595-33 PhD Research in Biology John Lueck –
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BIOL 595-34 PhD Research in Biology Gail Johnson –
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BIOL 897-1 Masters Dissertation Xin Bi –
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BIOL 897-22 Masters Dissertation Anne Meyer –
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BIOL 897-23 Masters Dissertation David Lambert –
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BIOL 899-02 Master's Dissertation Elaine Sia –
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BIOL 899-1 Master's Dissertation Anne Meyer –
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BIOL 899-23 Master's Dissertation David Lambert –
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BIOL 986V-1 Full Time Visiting Student John Albert Uy –
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BIOL 986V-222 Full Time Visiting Student Floria Uy –
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BIOL 997-01 Doctoral Dissertation Jennifer Brisson –
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BIOL 997-02 Doctoral Dissertation Dragony Fu –
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BIOL 997-03 Doctoral Dissertation Vera Gorbunova –
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BIOL 997-04 Doctoral Dissertation Andrei Seluanov –
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BIOL 997-05 Doctoral Dissertation Michael Welte –
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BIOL 997-06 Doctoral Dissertation Justin Fay –
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BIOL 997-07 Doctoral Dissertation David Mathews –
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BIOL 999-01 Doctoral Dissertation Xin Bi –
Doctoral students beyond the fifth year who have completed 90 credits. Maintain full-time status.
BIOL 999-02 Doctoral Dissertation Jennifer Brisson –
Doctoral students beyond the fifth year who have completed 90 credits. Maintain full-time status.
BIOL 999-03 Doctoral Dissertation Nancy Chen –
Doctoral students beyond the fifth year who have completed 90 credits. Maintain full-time status.
BIOL 999-05 Doctoral Dissertation Justin Fay –
Doctoral students beyond the fifth year who have completed 90 credits. Maintain full-time status.
BIOL 999-06 Doctoral Dissertation James Fry –
Doctoral students beyond the fifth year who have completed 90 credits. Maintain full-time status.
BIOL 999-07 Doctoral Dissertation Dragony Fu –
Doctoral students beyond the fifth year who have completed 90 credits. Maintain full-time status.
BIOL 999-08 Doctoral Dissertation Sina Ghaemmaghami –
Doctoral students beyond the fifth year who have completed 90 credits. Maintain full-time status.
BIOL 999-09 Doctoral Dissertation Vera Gorbunova –
Doctoral students beyond the fifth year who have completed 90 credits. Maintain full-time status.
BIOL 999-10 Doctoral Dissertation David Lambert –
Doctoral students beyond the fifth year who have completed 90 credits. Maintain full-time status.
BIOL 999-11 Doctoral Dissertation Amanda Larracuente –
Doctoral students beyond the fifth year who have completed 90 credits. Maintain full-time status.
BIOL 999-12 Doctoral Dissertation Xin Li –
Doctoral students beyond the fifth year who have completed 90 credits. Maintain full-time status.
BIOL 999-13 Doctoral Dissertation Anne Meyer –
Doctoral students beyond the fifth year who have completed 90 credits. Maintain full-time status.
BIOL 999-14 Doctoral Dissertation David Mathews –
Doctoral students beyond the fifth year who have completed 90 credits. Maintain full-time status.
BIOL 999-15 Doctoral Dissertation Douglas Anderson –
Doctoral students beyond the fifth year who have completed 90 credits. Maintain full-time status.
BIOL 999-16 Doctoral Dissertation Douglas Portman –
Doctoral students beyond the fifth year who have completed 90 credits. Maintain full-time status.
BIOL 999-17 Doctoral Dissertation Daven Presgraves –
Doctoral students beyond the fifth year who have completed 90 credits. Maintain full-time status.
BIOL 999-18 Doctoral Dissertation Andrei Seluanov –
Doctoral students beyond the fifth year who have completed 90 credits. Maintain full-time status.
BIOL 999-19 Doctoral Dissertation Elaine Sia –
Doctoral students beyond the fifth year who have completed 90 credits. Maintain full-time status.
BIOL 999-20 Doctoral Dissertation Paula Vertino –
Doctoral students beyond the fifth year who have completed 90 credits. Maintain full-time status.
BIOL 999-21 Doctoral Dissertation Michael Welte –
Doctoral students beyond the fifth year who have completed 90 credits. Maintain full-time status.
BIOL 999-22 Doctoral Dissertation Xin Li –
Doctoral students beyond the fifth year who have completed 90 credits. Maintain full-time status.
BIOL 999-23 Doctoral Dissertation David Dean –
Doctoral students beyond the fifth year who have completed 90 credits. Maintain full-time status.
BIOL 999-24 Doctoral Dissertation Daniel Bergstralh –
Doctoral students beyond the fifth year who have completed 90 credits. Maintain full-time status.
BIOL 999-25 Doctoral Dissertation Kuan Hong Wang –
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BIOL 999-26 Doctoral Dissertation Yi-Tao Yu –
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BIOL 999-50 Doctoral Dissertation Arshad Rahman –
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BIOL 999-51 Doctoral Dissertation Andrew Samuelson –
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BIOL 999A-22 Doctoral Dissertation in Absentia Justin Fay –
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Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday
BIOL 402-7 Molecular Biology - Rec Elaine Sia
This course deals with the molecular mechanisms of gene replication, gene expression, and the control of gene expression in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Topics include enzymatic mechanisms of DNA replication, recombination and repair; transposable elements; DNA transcription; RNA splicing; RNA translation; repressors, activators, and attenuators; recombinant DNA and genetic engineering. Prerequisites: BIO 198 or BIO 190 and BIO 250
BIOL 402-6 Molecular Biology - Rec Elaine Sia
This course deals with the molecular mechanisms of gene replication, gene expression, and the control of gene expression in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Topics include enzymatic mechanisms of DNA replication, recombination and repair; transposable elements; DNA transcription; RNA splicing; RNA translation; repressors, activators, and attenuators; recombinant DNA and genetic engineering. Prerequisites: BIO 198 or BIO 190 and BIO 250
BIOL 402-2 Molecular Biology - Rec Elaine Sia
This course deals with the molecular mechanisms of gene replication, gene expression, and the control of gene expression in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Topics include enzymatic mechanisms of DNA replication, recombination and repair; transposable elements; DNA transcription; RNA splicing; RNA translation; repressors, activators, and attenuators; recombinant DNA and genetic engineering. Prerequisites: BIO 198 or BIO 190 and BIO 250
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Monday and Wednesday
BIOL 459L-1 Applied Population Bio W/Lab Nancy Chen
This course will explore how concepts of population ecology and evolutionary biology can be used to draw inferences about ecological and evolutionary processes and inform the conservation and management of natural populations, with an emphasis on practical applications. Students will get hands-on training on common research methods in population biology and conservation genomics. The required lab component will give students an opportunity to analyze real-world data. Major topics will include species distribution and abundance models, population growth models, and population genetic methods used in conservation. Prerequisites: 218P/STT 276 AND BIO 111/BIO 113. BIO 205/BIO 263 are recommended but not required.
BIOL 420-1 Advanced Cell Biology Michael Welte
An advanced course focused on a mechanistic understanding of cellular organization. This course goes deep rather than broad, focusing on select topics in cell biology and analyzing the experimental evidence that our current understanding is based on. This course relies heavily on the primary research literature and the design and interpretation of experiments. We also practice skills essential for a professional cell biologist, including science communication and developing original research proposals.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
BIOL 460-1 Animal Behavior Mary Wines-Samuelson
Examines animal behavior from an ecological and evolutionary perspective. Topics include social organization, mating systems, foraging, aggression, and animal learning. Students also learn quantitative techniques in behavioral biology. Prerequisites: BIO 111 or 113
Tuesday
BIOL 580-1 Journal Club in Evol., Ecol., Genetics & Genomics Nancy Chen; John Albert Uy
Current topics in ecology and evolutionary biology are explored by reading research and review papers. Students choose topics for reading and lead discussions of their chosen topics. This course carries one credit.
BIOL 402-3 Molecular Biology - Rec Elaine Sia
This course deals with the molecular mechanisms of gene replication, gene expression, and the control of gene expression in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Topics include enzymatic mechanisms of DNA replication, recombination and repair; transposable elements; DNA transcription; RNA splicing; RNA translation; repressors, activators, and attenuators; recombinant DNA and genetic engineering. Prerequisites: BIO 198 or BIO 190 and BIO 250
BIOL 402-8 Molecular Biology - Rec Elaine Sia
This course deals with the molecular mechanisms of gene replication, gene expression, and the control of gene expression in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Topics include enzymatic mechanisms of DNA replication, recombination and repair; transposable elements; DNA transcription; RNA splicing; RNA translation; repressors, activators, and attenuators; recombinant DNA and genetic engineering.
BIOL 402-5 Molecular Biology - Rec Elaine Sia
This course deals with the molecular mechanisms of gene replication, gene expression, and the control of gene expression in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Topics include enzymatic mechanisms of DNA replication, recombination and repair; transposable elements; DNA transcription; RNA splicing; RNA translation; repressors, activators, and attenuators; recombinant DNA and genetic engineering. Prerequisites: BIO 198 or BIO 190 and BIO 250
Tuesday and Thursday
BIOL 402-1 Molecular Biology Elaine Sia
This course deals with the molecular mechanisms of gene replication, gene expression, and the control of gene expression in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Topics include enzymatic mechanisms of DNA replication, recombination and repair; transposable elements; DNA transcription; RNA splicing; RNA translation; repressors, activators, and attenuators; recombinant DNA and genetic engineering. Prerequisites: BIO 198 or BIO 190 and BIO 250
BIOL 406-1 Eukaryotic Genomes Ryan Bickel
A course that discusses the remarkable diversity of eukaryotic genomes with an emphasis on the human genome. The course will emphasize the importance of understanding the forces of evolution to explain molecular and genetic topics such as the large variation in genome size and structure as well as the remarkable complexity of gene regulation. Prerequisites: BIO 190/198
BIOL 422-1 Biology of Aging Andrei Seluanov; Anatoly Korotkov; Vera Gorbunova
This course focuses on molecular mechanisms of aging. We will discuss popular theories of aging, model organisms used in aging research, evolution of aging, relation between aging and cancer, human progeroid syndromes, and interventions to slow aging. Prerequisites: BIO 198 or BIO 190 required. BIO 202 recommended.
BIOL 457L-1 Applied Genomics With Lab Amanda Larracuente
This course is designed to teach students how the fast-moving field of genomics is applied to address important biological problems. Students will get hands-on training in genome analysis techniques and functional genomics. Major topics covered include genome sequencing, assembly and analysis, functional genomics, population genomics and genome evolution. Prerequisites: BIO 190 or BIO 198; INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS OUTSIDE THE BCB TRACK AND JUNIORS
BIOL 426-1 Developmental Biology David Lambert
This course deals with the cellular and molecular aspects of animal development, with emphasis on processes and underlying mechanisms. Topics include: embryonic cleavage, gastrulation, early development of model vertebrates and invertebrates, patterning of cell fates along embryonic axes of Drosophila and vertebrates, organogenesis, and stem cells. Prerequsites: BIO 198 or BIO 190 or permission of the instructor
Wednesday
BIOL 422-2 Biology of Aging Workshop Andrei Seluanov
This course focuses on molecular mechanisms of aging. We will discuss popular theories of aging, model organisms used in aging research, evolution of aging, relation between aging and cancer, human progeroid syndromes, and interventions to slow aging.
BIOL 422-5 Biology of Aging Workshop Andrei Seluanov
This course focuses on molecular mechanisms of aging. We will discuss popular theories of aging, model organisms used in aging research, evolution of aging, relation between aging and cancer, human progeroid syndromes, and interventions to slow aging.
BIOL 422-3 Biology of Aging Workshop Andrei Seluanov
This course focuses on molecular mechanisms of aging. We will discuss popular theories of aging, model organisms used in aging research, evolution of aging, relation between aging and cancer, human progeroid syndromes, and interventions to slow aging.
BIOL 406-4 Eukaryotic Genomes- Rec Ryan Bickel
A course that discusses the remarkable diversity of eukaryotic genomes with an emphasis on the human genome. The course will emphasize the importance of understanding the forces of evolution to explain molecular and genetic topics such as the large variation in genome size and structure as well as the remarkable complexity of gene regulation.
BIOL 406-3 Eukaryotic Genomes - Rec Ryan Bickel
A course that discusses the remarkable diversity of eukaryotic genomes with an emphasis on the human genome. The course will emphasize the importance of understanding the forces of evolution to explain molecular and genetic topics such as the large variation in genome size and structure as well as the remarkable complexity of gene regulation. Prerequisites: BIO 190/198
Wednesday and Friday
Thursday
BIOL 422-4 Biology of Aging Workshop Andrei Seluanov
This course focuses on molecular mechanisms of aging. We will discuss popular theories of aging, model organisms used in aging research, evolution of aging, relation between aging and cancer, human progeroid syndromes, and interventions to slow aging.
Friday
BIOL 422-6 Biology of Aging Workshop Andrei Seluanov
This course focuses on molecular mechanisms of aging. We will discuss popular theories of aging, model organisms used in aging research, evolution of aging, relation between aging and cancer, human progeroid syndromes, and interventions to slow aging.
BIOL 457L-2 Applied Genomics - Lab Amanda Larracuente
This course will explore how concepts of population ecology and evolutionary biology can be used to draw inferences about ecological and evolutionary processes and inform the conservation and management of natural populations, with an emphasis on practical applications. Students will get hands-on training on common research methods in population biology and conservation genomics. The required lab component will give students an opportunity to analyze real-world data. Major topics will include species distribution and abundance models, population growth models, and population genetic methods used in conservation. Prerequisites: BIO 190 or BIO 198; INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS OUTSIDE THE BCB TRACK AND JUNIORS
BIOL 422-7 Biology of Aging Workshop Andrei Seluanov
This course focuses on molecular mechanisms of aging. We will discuss popular theories of aging, model organisms used in aging research, evolution of aging, relation between aging and cancer, human progeroid syndromes, and interventions to slow aging.
BIOL 459L-2 Applied Population - Lab Nancy Chen
This course will explore how concepts of population ecology and evolutionary biology can be used to draw inferences about ecological and evolutionary processes and inform the conservation and management of natural populations, with an emphasis on practical applications. Students will get hands-on training on common research methods in population biology and conservation genomics. The required lab component will give students an opportunity to analyze real-world data. Major topics will include species distribution and abundance models, population growth models, and population genetic methods used in conservation. Prerequisites: BIO 214/BIO 218P/STT 276 AND BIO 111/BIO 113. BIO 205/BIO 263 are recommended but not required.
BIOL 584-1 Seminar in Evolution, Ecology, Genetics & Genomics Robert Minckley
Biology Colloquium. Members of the staff and advanced students in the biological sciences meet on regularly announced dates for presentation and discussion of research by members of the department or invited guests. These seminars are open to all.